It is easy for us to say that there is a global need to un-plug from all the electronic devices that are pinging at us for our attention. However, as you can see from the iPhone that you are reading this on while you are meant to be working on that presentation … it’s not always so easy to actually do.
Want to cry ? Grab that chocolate donut and keep on reading : If you truly want to maximize your own productivity you must unplug from those distractions you love to hate.
by Susan Ewing Miller Woody Allen famously stated that eighty percent of success in life is simply showing up. Pity those entrepreneurs that apply this Woody-ism to their trade show strategy. Attending industry shows and events is a pivotal part of building relationships and cultivating customers. However, if your participation is limited to purchasing an…
Search engine optimization (SEO) is one of the most underappreciated online arts. As a business owner, it can be daunting to try to navigate Google’s latest algorithm updates and stay on top of best practices when it comes to keeping your brand top-of-mind for consumers.
That doesn’t mean, however, that you can bury your head in the sand and ignore it. With SEO, the positive impact on your bottom line will be tangible, so it’s important to either: A) hire a professional who can execute the strategy for you, or B) make it your business to know some things you can do to maximize your individual efforts with things like link-building.
by Linda Kuzior It was the summer of 1978. The Bee Gees were popular on the radio, women were dressing like Annie Hall, Grease opened in theaters and Jimmy Buffet was singing about Cheeseburgers in paradise. This was also the summer that my parents decided to start our business. My father, a registered pharmacist had…
The choices you make…
I usually find that people in an unhappy position are usually there because of a decision they made, not someone else. Sometimes it is hard for people to recognize their errors and take responsibility. We get comfortable with pain and just ignore it or blame it on someone else.
by Melinda Massie | Featured Contributor In Steel Magnolias, Olympia Dukakis as Clairee Belcher says, “The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize.” My Sunshines, the only thing separating you from the cluttered masses is the ability to light a fire under your tookus and take action. Yes,…
High blood pressure, also known as Hypertension, is a lifestyle condition. Poor dietary habits and other adverse lifestyle choices including stress can increase your chances of developing this chronic condition. So do you want the good news or the bad news? Let’s deal with the bad news first. High blood pressure can lead to serious health problems if left untreated. Kidney damage, stroke and heart failure are all attributed to high blood pressure. The good news? You can completely lower your blood pressure without medication provided you are willing to adopt some simple lifestyle changes. Why not medication? The problems associated with blood pressure medication are addressed here. In the meantime, here are some steps you can take to get your blood pressure down to a healthy level so that you can focus on more important things, mainly running your business.
Where you post content in social media is just as important as what you post.
Simply syndicating the same content to all your networks at once, once a day, can send a message to your audience that they’re not really worth the effort. (Because you’re not really making any, are you?)
by Sonja Jobson Your brand is your message to the world. Your brand gives your target market a reason to care about your business. Your brand is very important. But business branding is an often misunderstood topic that leaves a lot of small business owners confused and stuck, with no clear idea on how to…
by Tanea Smith From the time I was a little girl I have been groomed for something. My mother gave me solid morals and work ethic. To this day I mimic her strength, calm under pressure, and dogged determination. My sister gave me a single piece of advice that changed my life and that was…
